South Western City Schools Board of Education Meeting - November 9, 2026

At its November 9, 2026 Board of Education meeting, South Western City Schools received updates on elementary academic programs and district transportation. Transportation staff reported fiscal-year 2026 costs of more than $23 million, service to district and partner sites, and ongoing efforts to address driver shortages and improve route efficiency. The board also approved financial items including revised permanent appropriations, October investment and cash reports, payment of bills, and $43,154.25 in donations; it approved the district’s tax-matters engagement with Rich & Gillis Law Group and a mediation agreement covering transportation for Westside Academy students.

The board authorized issuance of up to $220 million in bonds to support the district’s building project following passage of Issue 6. It also approved advertising a request for qualifications for a construction manager at risk for athletic-facility renovations or additions at Central Crossing, Franklin Heights, Grove City, and Westland high schools; this begins a procurement process, not a contract award. Student travel requests and personnel actions were also approved. The board discussed proposed policy revisions, including student-records and volunteer procedures, but the transcript does not clearly establish final adoption of those revisions.